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By Sarah (Pi = 3.1415...) PyeStaff Writer I have this strange obsession with Spam. (And with pirates, but this is another story entirely.) It was not intentional — certainly not as if I woke up one morning and thought, “My life, up to this point, has been entirely devoid of purpose. I have finally found meaning, and I have found it in Spam.” This would be absurd. No, the … [Read more...] about 3.1415: Looking for a fantastic meat treat

By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer To quote the career-revitalized Paula Abdul, the weather in Los Angeles on Jan. 3 is best described using her two words: “fa nominal.” The same sentiments were felt by the few passengers and crew on United Airlines flight 15 from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport bound for Los Angeles upon its descent. Earlier that morning in New York, while West … [Read more...] about Get Away: The great air depression

By The Health Center Staff Gary Green, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine and recently sat down for an interview about the pros and cons of the use of the frequently used sports supplement creatine. We asked the following question: What are the benefits and risks of creatine? In order to frame the debate on creatine, it must be approached from a risk/benefit perspective. For … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes